Cheer Up! The Cliff Doesn't Look So Grim Despite all the hand-wringing, the fiscal cliff looks more like a gentle slope, Barron's says. Why you should drink a toast to a mild recession in 2013 -- or no recession at all.

The Grand Delay Having reached the fiscal cliff, Washington's policy makers will find clever new ways to put disaster on hold. Here's one good reason not to panic: The cliff dive creates an environment for mutually beneficial horse-trading, Barron's says.

Winning With Losers Since 2009, an early-year strategy of embracing the previous year's worst S&P 500 stocks has produced fat gains. Barron's takes a closer look at this year's list of candidates.

Calling All SeersBarron's 12th annual forecasting challenge gives readers a chance to predict what's ahead in the markets, the economy, and politics. Submissions are due by Thursday, Jan. 3.

The Reverse January Effect The stock market's mighty are falling, and some investors blame year-end tax maneuvering, not fundamentals. Whether or not that thesis is right, there are opportunities for bargain hunters, Barron's says.

This week, Barron'sinterviews Ian Bremmer, founder of Eurasia Group. He argues that in a G-Zero world -- as opposed to a G-7 or G-20 set-up -- corporations need to pay more attention to governments, not economics. What it means for companies such as Apple, Facebook, Coca-Cola, and Siemens.

European Trader: European Stocks Could Climb Again in 2013 European stocks enjoyed a good year in 2012, with the Stoxx Europe 600 rising 14% through Friday. And Barron's thinks shares on the Continent could continue to climb in 2013, despite Europe's stumbling economy. A look at the most promising names.

Asian Trader: Watch Out for a Weak Yen A weaker yen will affect not just Japan, but the whole region, Barron's reports. Which companies are likely to be the biggest beneficiaries -- and which might be the biggest losers.